Focusing on OnChain Finance, 2027 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival Debuts Institutional Session

The 2027 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival will feature OnChain Finance as its theme. Building on the inaugural closed-door institutional session, it will further connect key players in global finance and digital assets, driving a deep convergence of cutting-edge thought and innovative practices.

From April 19 to 21, 2027, the 5th Hong Kong Web3 Festival, jointly launched by Wanxiang Blockchain Lab and HashKey Group and hosted by W3ME, will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year's festival features "OnChain Finance" as its theme and debuts the Institutional Arena, utilizing an exclusive invitation-only format throughout. It brings together core forces from traditional financial institutions—including banks, securities, asset management, payments, insurance, and family offices—as well as key players in the digital asset space, jointly exploring the development opportunities and future pathways of on-chain finance.

As asset tokenization accelerates toward real-world application, stablecoin payments and on-chain settlement continue to expand financial business scenarios. Blockchain technology is increasingly penetrating core areas of financial markets, including asset issuance, trading circulation, and payment settlement. Meanwhile, global banks, asset management firms, and payment enterprises are accelerating their presence in digital assets. Issues such as the integration of on-chain and off-chain financial systems, cross-market collaboration, and regulatory compliance have become increasingly prominent. From financial product innovation to the evolution of market mechanisms and infrastructure, OnChain Finance is driving a deeper integration between on-chain technology and the traditional financial system.

Since the inaugural Hong Kong Web3 Festival in 2023, the past four editions have not only witnessed the Web3 industry's transition from infrastructure exploration to practical application but also seen the growingly tight connections between traditional finance and the digital asset sector. From ARK Invest CEO & CIO Cathie Wood sharing forward-looking insights on digital assets and investment trends, to representatives from Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, WeBank, and Ant International discussing fintech innovation and practical applications, to industry dialogues featuring representatives from BlackRock, HSBC, CICC, and Huaxia Fund (Hong Kong), the festival has consistently brought together voices from banking, securities, asset management, investment, and fintech sectors.

Standing at a new milestone in its fifth year, the 2027 Hong Kong Web3 Festival will build upon continued Web3 technological innovation and next-generation financial infrastructure construction, adopting OnChain Finance as its annual theme to further deepen discussions on on-chain financial innovation and practice. This edition will center around core topics such as asset tokenization, stablecoins and global payments, on-chain capital markets, institutional-grade digital asset services, regulatory compliance, quantum computing and cryptography, AI and financial security, open hardware and privacy protection. It will continue to invite representatives from global financial institutions, tech enterprises, and the digital asset industry to jointly explore cutting-edge practices, market opportunities, and future development directions in on-chain finance.

Debut of Exclusive Institutional Arena Initiates In-Depth Dialogue Among Global Financial Institutions

During the three-day festival from April 19 to 21, the Institutional Arena will be established for the first time. Operating on an exclusive, invite-only basis, it will welcome senior executives and core decision-makers from global banks, asset managers, payment providers, institutional investors, and digital asset enterprises. This initiative aims to create a more profound and professional setting for institutional exchange while providing top-tier financial institutions with dedicated venues for hosting closed-door events. As a significant new addition to this year's festival, the Institutional Arena will feature dedicated networking zones. Focusing on core issues deeply concerning institutions today, it will facilitate in-depth discussions on business practices and collaboration opportunities across different markets through keynote speeches, closed-door roundtables, and thematic panels, creating targeted dialogue spaces for direct interactions among financial institutions and with outstanding innovative enterprises in the industry.

Shifting from open industry exchanges to focused closed-door dialogues on practical operations, the Institutional Arena will further deepen professional exchanges between global financial institutions and the digital asset sector, fostering cross-institutional collaboration and business matchmaking.

Four Years of Accumulation, Connecting the Global Digital Asset Ecosystem

Since its inception in 2023, the Hong Kong Web3 Festival has reached its fifth year. Over the past four editions, the festival has attracted over 500 projects to exhibit, invited more than 1,600 industry leaders for in-depth exchanges, drawn over 150,000 attendees in total, and hosted more than 600 side events, gradually evolving into a vital communication platform connecting the global digital asset, financial, and technology sectors.

Four years of accumulation, witnessing continuous breakthroughs in technological innovation and financial practice. The 2027 Hong Kong Web3 Festival will focus on OnChain Finance, leveraging the debut of its closed-door Institutional Arena to further connect core forces in global finance and digital assets, promoting the deep intersection of frontier ideas and innovative practices.

Further details regarding the event agenda, speakers, and Institutional Day schedule will be announced progressively. Stay tuned to the "Wanxiang Blockchain" official WeChat account and the Hong Kong Web3 Festival's official X (@festival_web3) for the latest updates.

• Sponsorship Inquiries: https://hongkong.web3festival.org/2027sponsorship
• Apply to Become a Speaker: https://hongkong.web3festival.org/2027speakerapplication
• Media Partnership / Community Collaboration Applications: https://hongkong.web3festival.org/2027partner
• Side Event Applications: https://hongkong.web3festival.org/2027sideevent

About Wanxiang Blockchain Lab

Founded in 2015 by China Wanxiang Holdings, Wanxiang Blockchain Lab gathers experts in the field to conduct research and discussions on technology development, commercial applications, and industrial strategies. It provides guidance for entrepreneurs, offers references for industry development and policy formulation, and promotes blockchain technology's contribution to socioeconomic progress.

Since its establishment, Wanxiang Blockchain Lab has built a global Web3 community and developer network through initiatives such as hosting the Shanghai Blockchain Global Summit & Hong Kong Web3 Festival annually, organizing hackathons, boot camps, and incubators, publishing blockchain books and providing services, offering courses for developers and entrepreneurs, and conducting blockchain and Web3 research, thereby advancing the widespread adoption and development of blockchain technology.

About HashKey Group

HashKey Group (3887.HK) is Asia's leading and globally positioned digital asset financial services group. Established in 2018, we are building the next generation of global financial infrastructure to serve institutional clients, retail investors, and blockchain ecosystem partners. We help traditional institutions and blockchain projects efficiently access global resources to achieve compliant expansion and growth for their products and businesses. The group's operations cover four core segments: transaction facilitation, on-chain services, asset management, and tokenization services.

HashKey Group is committed to driving the large-scale implementation of blockchain technology, providing billions of users worldwide with trustworthy and accessible digital asset services.

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